Michael Sexauer
Michael Sexauer
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified

Top notch service and well organized

Half Day Trip2 adults1 child

I booked a 4 hr trip for my 12 year old son (his first charter fishing trip) and I. About an hour into the trip we started to get some action and bites but unfortunately my son was getting really sea sick. I asked the crew if we could go back which we did, fishing for another 45 mins on the way back in. Got a nce Dorado hookup but didn't get it to the boat on the way back. Fairly sure we would have caught fish had we stayed out the full 4 hrs. Once back, to my surprise and beyond my expectation, they refunded me a material amount of cash for unused fuel on the shortened trip. Also, transfers were on time in nice clean vehicles with AC and friendly drivers. Top Notch!

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Big Marlin Charters Punta Cana
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4 hour trip • 4 persons
US $500

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4.7
267 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.8
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4.5
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 87%
    Great experience
  • 72%
    Family friendly
  • 99%
    Friendly captain
  • 98%
    Good boat
  • 91%
    Recommended
  • 82%
    Caught fish

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  • Michael Sexauer
    Michael Sexauer
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Top notch service and well organized

    Half Day Trip2 adults1 child

    I booked a 4 hr trip for my 12 year old son (his first charter fishing trip) and I. About an hour into the trip we started to get some action and bites but unfortunately my son was getting really sea sick. I asked the crew if we could go back which we did, fishing for another 45 mins on the way back in. Got a nce Dorado hookup but didn't get it to the boat on the way back. Fairly sure we would have caught fish had we stayed out the full 4 hrs. Once back, to my surprise and beyond my expectation, they refunded me a material amount of cash for unused fuel on the shortened trip. Also, transfers were on time in nice clean vehicles with AC and friendly drivers. Top Notch!

  • Simon Edwards
    Simon Edwards
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    what an amazing trip!

    4hrs. Afternoon Fishing charter4 adults1 child

    we booked the 4hr afternoon trip, unfortunately my three kids were all suffering from sea sickness not only didnthe crew and caltain look after them but we were goven a partial refund!!!! as we came in early we still caught fish and had an amazing trip i cannot recommend these guys highly enough! amazing memories all round (some for good reasons and some not so much) would 100000000% recomend this company and crew to anyone 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    Reported Catch
    Great Barracuda
  • Paul Wilding
    Paul Wilding
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great family day out

    Half Day Trip4 adults

    My wife and I , my son and his girlfriend had a great half day out. My son was the only fisherman but we all got involved. we caught 7 fish , 3 Barracudas and 4 Mahi Mahi. The crew helped us all catch. The day was excellent from the pick up at the hotel , the transfer to the boat and the return to the hotel. we took 2 of the fish back to the hotel for a friend of our’s. He was extremely happy. Thanks to everybody involved. i can well recommend Big Mahlin.

    Reported Catch
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Great Barracuda
  • Rebecca Horen
    Rebecca Horen
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Boat, Great Captain and Mate!

    6hrs. Offshore Fishing Charter2 adults

    We are seasoned fishermen in the NJ area and that did NOT prepare us for the 8ft rollers we experienced while we were out there! Unfortunately we both ended up getting crazy seasick (we never get sick and were pretty embarassed) and that affected our trip. However, in the meantime we caught 5 barracuda (can't eat them, kind of a waste), and the Captain (Kelby) and First Mate (Etto) were great. I will say that I didn't expect that all we would do is troll - there wasn't any jigging or casting, it was just trolling back and forth the entire time, but the weather was nice and I don't know if we would have pushed to do more if we weren't feeling so sick.

    Reported Catch
    Great Barracuda
  • Dawn Griffin
    Dawn Griffin
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Fishing Trip!

    Half Day Trip4 adults

    Captain Calvin and First Mate Alfredo were fantastic! They were friendly, knowledgeable, and worked hard to make sure we had a great time. We caught two big mahi-mahi and had an unforgettable day on the water. Highly recommend them! 🎣🐟

    Reported Catch
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)